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Four flasks of algae
September 4, 2025
Researchers are looking at how plants and algae can protect themselves from attacks from within
Peter Lundquist working at his lab desk
August 28, 2025
The discovery of how plants move life’s building blocks has unlocked new potential for developing nutrient-rich crops and ensuring food security.
Chinedum Udewku in green spartan shirt.
August 26, 2025
Chinedum Udekwu discusses his roles as scientist, student advocate and more.
Dr. Rahman in lab coat and gloves
August 21, 2025
Dr. Rahman provides a behind-the-scenes look at the Kim Lab's latest breakthroughs.
Two figures stand beside a large, blue-lit microscope tower.
August 15, 2025
Learning from nature's packaging experts could lead to anti-virals, gene therapy, and the next generation of RNA-based therapeutics.
A split image showing a close up of green ground oak and blue-lit chromosomes
August 15, 2025
The mint family of plants is hiding super-sized secrets with big applications.
Two students work in a lab
August 8, 2025
Undergraduate students are brought to MSU to research and study plants and photosynthetic microbes
A closeup of yellow-gold rice coral.
July 15, 2025
Knowing how some corals pass along thermal tolerance can help build healthier coral reefs and protect their future.
Thomas D. Sharkey
July 7, 2025
Sharkey’s prolific career in the plant sciences spans continents and scientific topics, touching on the lives of many researchers who continue to work in the field today
Close up of mass spec instrumentation
June 26, 2025
With a revamped facility space and new instruments, Spartan researchers take on the world's biggest challenges